S6 Ep 6 J.R. Munoz

S6 Ep 6 J.R. Munoz

JR Munoz didn't just witness Deep Ellum's story — he lived it. From playing music in the clubs to bartending at some of Dallas's most iconic venues, JR built his life inside one of Texas's most legendary neighborhoods. Now he owns Will Call Bar, Good Side Pizza, and Everything Ellum — businesses rooted in the same streets that raised him. In this episode of the Dallas Famous Podcast, JR sits down to talk about growing up in Dallas, the Deep Ellum music and bar scene, what it takes to build something real in this city, and what the neighborhood means to him today. Whether you're a Deep Ellum regular, a Dallas history fan, or someone interested in what it really takes to build a business from the ground up in one of Texas's most storied neighborhoods — this one's for you. 🎙️ Dallas Famous Podcast — Season 6, Episode 6 Topics covered: 00:00 – Intro * Growing up in Dallas and finding Deep Ellum * Life as a musician and bartender in the scene * Building Will Call Bar, Good Side Pizza, and Everything Ellum * The past, present, and future of Deep Ellum J.R. Munoz [https://www.instagram.com/willcallbar_jr/] Will Call Bar [https://www.willcalldallas.com] Good Side Pizza [https://www.goodsidepizza.com] Everything Ellum [https://everythingellum.com] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 5 Jordan Maddox

Jordan Maddox is the social media manager and media editor for the Dallas Observer. She started as an intern tasked with building their TikTok from scratch and eventually turned that into a full-time career covering Dallas's food, music, and culture scene. We talk about her path from small-town East Texas to working in Dallas media, what the job actually looks like behind the scenes, and her thoughts on where local news is headed. We cover: - Growing up in Henderson, TX and finding journalism via Gilmore Girls - Starting the Observer's TikTok account as a college intern - What goes into creating content before you ever hit record - Balancing social media, ethics, and community in local news - Why she believes local news should always be free and accessible Jordan Maddox [https://www.instagram.com/jordan.maddoxx/] Dallas Observer [https://www.instagram.com/dallasobserver/] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 4 Christian Chavarria

What does it take to build a music scene from the ground up? Christian Chavarria has been doing it for over 30 years. He's the owner of The Creatives Factory in Dallas and the Executive Director of the Downtown Dallas Arts and Music Festival. We talk songwriting, artist development, the music business, and why Dallas is one of the most exciting creative cities in the country right now. The Creatives Factory [https://linktr.ee/thecreativesfactory?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5gVH49asp7U-De2b8UNf15RZMPomfgIBK41QLxRBcm2sqFp9HdPAduTgIvc_aem_AR5mi2kcEsXsHRJFruYRxA] Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival [https://linktr.ee/ddallasamf?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWwzRMhfJ8aHJsGsdUdNoqmT7xzGbCSY6u1vmV7i6gTjr1arh16SDgOwGV60_aem_qr4mrq5tXLSF1ja1fqDNZA] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 3 Jim Suhler

This week on The Dallas Famous Podcast, we sit down with legendary Dallas guitarist Jim Suhler. Known for his longtime band Monkey Beat and for serving as guitarist for George Thorogood since 1999, Jim shares stories from decades on the road playing clubs, theaters, and massive stages around the world. We talk about his deep Dallas roots, the Texas blues scene, life as a touring musician, working alongside legends, and the path that led him from local stages to international tours. Jim also reflects on the influence of artists like Johnny Winterand the enduring power of blues and rock music. Stick around after the interview for a special performance of “Dallas” by Johnny Winter. 🎙️ The Dallas Famous Podcast spotlights the musicians, artists, and personalities that shape North Texas culture. [https://jimsuhler.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnamsjehjoBygWQsjNjhiME4BZD5k__BAzjLQH8EtEbYgTfbL3sxYoP2wX6RQ_aem_rsUQ7Kh5HAyTlh1ebbgUJA] Jim Suhler [https://jimsuhler.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnamsjehjoBygWQsjNjhiME4BZD5k__BAzjLQH8EtEbYgTfbL3sxYoP2wX6RQ_aem_rsUQ7Kh5HAyTlh1ebbgUJA] George Thorogood [https://linktr.ee/Georgethorogood?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTDdsCdLTBW8CsBJTle7JLKMEAuEQAOIDDjXTDkFUtQP1p3rD45n-g_r6D0w_aem_S_mRKVArytueR35g1BVjZQ] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 2 Kathrine Paterson

Singer-songwriter Katherine Patterson, known as Kpat Music, joins the Dallas Famous Podcast. Fresh off winning Best Songwriter at the 2025 Dallas Entertainment Awards, she shares her journey from classical violin training to becoming a standout voice in the indie folk scene. In this episode, we get into her creative process, how she approaches songwriting, and what it takes to build an authentic artistic identity. Katherine also talks about the Dallas music scene, finding her audience, and the stories behind her music. If you’re into indie folk, singer-songwriters, or the Dallas music community, this is a conversation worth hearing. Katherine Paterson [https://katherinepatersonmusic.com/links?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnKJer7s-oYxoSYNhQZPxGANzT_AedIYLEDAT6WV4Bb0H3v3sD9Oy8PnUjb1g_aem_mwxO5YH-WgIB3RVoM5wLDg] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.